MPT North Western

Resolution details

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that:
The application for permanent departures and City’s approval (HPOZ) from the Development Management Scheme on Remainder Erf 537 Tamboerskloof, BE REFUSED in terms of Section 98(c) of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law 2015, as set out in Annexure A.

REASONS FOR DECISION
The MPT REFUSED the application for the following reasons:
7.1.1 The proposed elevated deck abutting the common boundary will enable an unreasonable level of disturbance to the neighbouring property and will undermine the purpose of the common boundary setback line

7.1.2 The proposed screen wall on the neighbours’ property boundary, with a height of 6.18m is considered to have an unacceptably overbearing negative impact on the neighbours’ property
7.1.3 The proposal is deemed to have a negative impact on the neighbours’ privacy
7.1.4 Alternatives have not been considered by the applicant.


FOR INFORMATION: MPHOHONI / SEPTEMBER